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Fever Network launched ‘Project Plasma’ – An initiative to encourage Plasma donation in the fight against COVID-19
As the new wave of COVID-19 grips India, we’re all fighting a tough battle to stay safe and help the ones in need. The front line workers, specifically the doctors & the hospital staff have been working day in & day out to provide the best medical care to the patients. As the daily virus infections cross 2,00,000, the Indian hospitals battle a chaotic surge.
In the wake of the on-going crisis, Fever FM has launched ‘Project Plasma’ – an initiative to encourage plasma donation in the fight against COVID-19. Those who have recovered from this deadly virus have a Superpower of donating their plasma and helping someone to overcome the disease. The campaign urges all these Superheroes to use their power and help save a life.
‘Project Plasma’ is a combined initiative between Fever FM & HT City. Those who are willing to donate can get in touch with the Fever team at 8800570768 who will connect them with the patients at the respective hospitals. Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, ex-cricketer Venkatesh Prasad & Dr. Aseem Tiwari, Director Transfusion Medicine at Medanta joined hands in the campaign, urging people to come forward and actively donate Plasma.
Urging people to become a part of the initiative, Shikhar Dhawan said, “Lots of people today are struggling to save their loved ones. If you have recovered against COVID-19 then you have a Superpower. Don’t let it go waste! Get in touch with Fever FM’s team to donate plasma and earn blessings!” Ex-cricketer Venkatesh Prasad said, “My most memorable performance in cricket has been against our arch rivals Pakistan, I was fortunate enough to pull out my team to a win during the difficult time. Today, we all have such an opportunity to pull out our countrymen out of the challenge. Thousands of our fellow Indians are down with corona. But if you have recovered from it, you have a superpower to save a life by donating plasma. Get in touch with Fever FM’s Project Plasma and help beat corona with positivity.”
Fever FM has always stood at the helm of CSR, launching multiple initiatives over the years to spread hope and positivity. Talking about the campaign, Ramesh Menon, CEO – Radio and Entertainment, HT Media Ltd and Next Mediaworks Ltd. said “Our country is going through a critical time. At this moment it is paramount that each of us do the best that we can to defeat the virus and emerge victorious. I urge everyone who has recovered from COVID-19 to come forward and actively donate plasma. You one step could save a life and bring happiness to a family. Let’s all stand united and beat the virus during this difficult time.”
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Network18 Q4 revenue grows 9.7 per cent, EBITDA at Rs 30 crore
PAT improves to Rs 306.6 crore, margins steady amid cost pressures.
MUMBAI: Not all news is breaking, some of it is quietly improving. Network18 Media & Investments Limited appears to be doing just that, tightening losses and stabilising margins even as costs continue to weigh on the business. For FY26, the company reported revenue from operations of Rs 1,955.1 crore, up from Rs 1,896.2 crore in FY25, signalling modest top-line growth in a challenging media environment. Total income stood at Rs 1,978.2 crore, compared to Rs 1,913 crore a year earlier.
Profit after tax came in at Rs 306.6 crore for the year, a sharp turnaround from Rs 3,225.4 crore in FY25, largely reflecting the absence of large exceptional items that had inflated the previous year’s numbers. On a more comparable basis, the company’s operating performance showed signs of gradual stabilisation.
However, the quarterly picture remained under pressure. For the March quarter, Network18 reported a loss of Rs 53.1 crore, narrower than the Rs 98.1 crore loss in the same period last year, but still indicative of ongoing cost challenges.
Expenses continued to track high. Total expenses for FY26 stood at Rs 2,235.7 crore, up from Rs 2,197.8 crore in FY25. Key cost heads included operational expenses of Rs 765.9 crore, employee benefits of Rs 475.9 crore, and marketing, distribution and promotional spends of Rs 427.1 crore, underlining the continued investment required to sustain reach and engagement.
At an operating level, margins remained under strain. Operating margin stood at 2.33 per cent for FY26, marginally higher than 1.77 per cent in FY25, while net profit margin remained negative at -13.02 per cent, though improved from -14.89 per cent.
On the balance sheet, total assets rose to Rs 8,957.6 crore as of 31 March 2026, from Rs 8,317.5 crore a year earlier. Equity strengthened to Rs 4,958.7 crore, while borrowings increased to Rs 3,112.8 crore, reflecting a higher reliance on debt to support operations.
Cash flows told a mixed story. While financing activities generated Rs 83.9 crore, operating cash flow remained negative at Rs -24 crore, highlighting ongoing pressure on core cash generation. Cash and cash equivalents, however, improved to Rs 33.9 crore from Rs 1.8 crore.
The numbers point to a company in transition growing revenues, trimming losses, but still grappling with structural cost pressures. In a sector where scale often comes at a price, Network18 seems to be inching towards balance, one quarter at a time.
